Examples of Color Blocking in Decor

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While color blocking has been a big trend in fashion for quite a while, it's just starting to take off in the world of decor. The idea is to use contrasting blocks of color, and the same rules tend to apply to both fashion and interiors: stick to just two or three bold colors, and colors in the same family tend to work best together.

1. A pink dining table is set off by red chairs. Via Design Indulgances

2. This bedroom uses warm tones in this subtler take with shades or red, pink and orange. Via Martha Stewart

3. Citrusy brights play well off of one another. Via BHG

4. A primary color scheme is tied together by accessories. Via Elle Spain

5. Rows of multicolored cupboards resemble a collection of Pantone swatches. Via Design Tea Party

Categories: Style, Main, Color, Interior Design, Trends

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Comments (7)

I like it...but I'm not sure I could live with it for 10-15 years. Maybe in the basement, for extra life but even then....not sure if I'd make the commitment!

Those kitchen cabinets are intriguing, yet somehow unsettling to me. I could move into that Martha room, however, in the blink of an eye.

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I really like all of the different looks that can be achieved with color blocking. I have a lot of wood furniture so I've done it with a large rectangle on a wall. It provides color and defines a space a bit. I had it on one wall of my dining area which was the same room as my living room/salon.

I think the last one is color blocking. I am not sure I would consider the others examples of color blocking.

Some of the colors are nice and fitting,, not in the kitchen,, too bright for me,, i dont like the dining room set,, maybe for a resteraunt,, not at home,, the bedroom is ok,,,does the brighten the place up,, too much colors can be overwhelming.

i meant the red dining room set,, the green one is nice,, but red?? no...thanks

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